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Wilheit Family History

Wilheit Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wilhoit, Wilbert, Wilfert, Wilhite, Wilhelm, Willert, Wichert

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Where is the Wilheit family from?

You can see how Wilheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilheit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilheit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wilheit families living in Georgia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wilheit's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wilheit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilheit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Wilheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilheit census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Wilheit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Wilheit. For the veterans among your Wilheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilheit lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wilheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilheit in 1972 was 85, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilheit ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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